Leeds United are among a number of Premier League clubs who are interested in signing Cadiz centre-back Momo Mbaye, according to recent reports.
The Lowdown: Mbaye impressing in Spain
The 24-year-old is currently plying his trade in Spain, making three starts in La Liga this season and winning 1.3 aerial duels per game.
Mbaye has won seven caps for Senegal's under-20 side, and it could be that a move to the Premier League is on the cards in the near future.
It looks as though Leeds are among the prospective suitors for the 6 foot 4 powerhouse, following reports from the continent.
The Latest: Leeds keen on Mbaye
When it comes to assessing Mbaye's future, reports from Spain on Sunday night have claimed [via Sport Witness] that the Whites are 'closely following his situation' at the moment.
They are not alone in expressing an interest, though, with top-flight rivals Brighton and Southampton also mentioned as possible suitors for his signature.
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The Verdict: Could firm up Leeds' leaky defence
Leeds have had a leaky defence since their return to the Premier League in 2020, often looking susceptible in that area under Marcelo Bielsa and looking similarly porous with Jesse Marsch at the helm.
This season, the Whites have conceded 19 goals in just 12 league games, while last term's appalling concession tally of 79 was the second-worst in the division.
Therefore, the prospective arrival of Mbaye could help to firm things up and provide more competition for places in defence at Elland Road.
At 24, the Cadiz man should be coming into his peak footballing years in the near future, so he could also be viewed as a long-term successor to 31-year-old club captain Liam Cooper.